Thomas Jefferson to Edward Graham, 10 March 1818
To Edward Graham
Monticello Mar. 10. 18.
[Sir]
I am indebted to you for your favor of Jan. 24. and the courses of my lands at the Natural bridge. I will certainly be there in autumn with a view to the running and settling my lines with my neighbors, and shall ask your assistance; but as there is no reason why you should lie till then out of the fee for your past service, I now inclose you a five dollar bill, which I trust will go safe by mail.
I take the liberty of putting under the protection of your cover a letter for Patrick Henry, living near the bridge, in the hope he may get it safely from Lexington. I pray you to accept the assurance of my esteem & respect.
Th: Jefferson
PoC (MHi); on recto of reused sheet in an unidentified hand reading only “Monday Jany. 19th 1818”; mutilated at seal; at foot of text: “Mr Edward Graham”; endorsed by TJ. Enclosure: TJ to Patrick Henry (of Rockbridge County), 10 Mar. 1818.